Dubois vs Wardley 2: Londoner retains title with dominant second-round stoppage
Daniel Dubois (left) has picked up 13 of his 24 wins inside two rounds
TL;DR
- Daniel Dubois retained his WBO title with a second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
- Dubois floored Wardley within the first 20 seconds and continued his relentless assault.
- Wardley's corner threw in the towel during the second round.
- This was Dubois' second successive stoppage victory over Wardley.
- Dubois' professional record now stands at 24 wins (23 by knockout) and three defeats.
- Wardley suffered his second professional career defeat.
- Famous faces in attendance included Paddy Considine, Rob Beckett, Noel Gallagher, and Luke Littler.
- IBF champion Filip Hrgovic entered the ring after the fight, indicating a potential rematch.
- Promoter Frank Warren suggested Hrgovic should make a title defense in Croatia first.
- Dubois expressed interest in facing the winner of the Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight for a big payday.
- Wardley, a former recruitment consultant, has had a remarkable journey in professional boxing.